Back to School: Strategies for Easing Transition Trepidation
Beyond all things pumpkin spice, Fall brings the excitement of a new school year, reuniting with friends and teachers and the delight of a backpack full of school supplies. For children who struggle with functional transitions, it is important to develop a routine...
On The Hard Days
Today was tough. That happens sometimes. We had two really difficult therapy appointments with Max this morning and that kind of set the tone for the day. I left feeling completely drained. One of the most difficult parts of this journey is watching our boys...
Playing the Long Game with Sensory Regulation
Sensory challenges are HARD. For us, the lack of predictability can be agonizing and the amount of work that goes into managing transitions often feels like a lot. But, the visual schedules, regulation strategies, sensory diet and therapy appointments are totally...
Occupational Therapy Thursday: Taking the Stress Out of Shoe Tying
Shoe tying… a rite of passage of some littles, and a source of complete and utter frustration for others. Children typically begin tying their own shoes between 5.5-6 years of age. As the school year is fast approaching, I thought I’d provide some resources and...
Summer Success Brought to You by the Letter ‘S’
While many countdown to the end of the school year, thinking about summer typically makes me anxious. How will we fill up our time in constructive ways? How will we avoid major meltdowns? How will we manage playdates and other social situations? How will we...
Occupational Therapy Thursday: Managing Sensory Needs During Summer Travel
Hi Everyone! Emily Gutjahr here! I’m so excited to be here as a guest blogger to share some tips and tricks from the lens of a pediatric occupational therapist! I’m happy to share strategies based on my experiences, but if sensory concerns impact your child’s day...
Mama Takes a Break
I spent a long weekend in Denver celebrating a milestone birthday for one of my dearest friends recently. It was the first time I had been gone from my entire family overnight since before the start of the pandemic and the longest I had ever left Max. I knew my...
Swinging Into Summer – We Made It
We made it. WE made it. WE MADE IT! Emphasis on the WE. This year was really something and it took a literal village for us to get to the finishline. But here we are, taking a deep breath on the evening of Fletcher’s last day of kindergarten. We officially have...
Navigating SPD and Team Sports
Fletcher started baseball last week along with his cousin Ava and his best buddy Quincy. He couldn’t wait. He was excited to get back out there after sports were cancelled last summer, but we had some big nervous feelings on the first day of practice. We talked...
Well-Timed Wisdom
I have recently had the great fortune of receiving some well-timed wisdom. Wisdom that I didn’t realize I needed, but the kind that grounded me, held me tight, and reminded me of just how grateful I am to be on this journey even when it’s hard. Mother’s Day feels...